Policy 5 - 13: INDEPENDENT STUDY

Quincy College recognizes that scholars have unique interests and provides for those who would like to pursue special research projects under the guidance of a faculty member. Independent study is not intended to be a substitute for a regular course, but rather an opportunity for a student to work in a special area related to his/her field of endeavor in depth and with specific objectives.

To qualify for Independent Study, a student with 30 earned credits from Quincy College must have a 3.0 average in his/her area of specialty and at least a cumulative 2.7 average overall. No student may pursue more than three credits per semester to a total of six independent study credits while earning an Associate Degree. Proposals for independent study must be presented no less than five (5) days prior to the start of the semester in which the study is to take place. Acceptance or rejection of the proposal will be made within five (5) class days of the presentation. The acceptance of an independent study is optional on the part of the instructor. Approval is obtained through the faculty sponsor to the chairperson and finally from the Vice President of Educational Services. The fee for independent study credits will be the same as for a regular course and the grade issued will be in accordance with the College’s grading system.

Under unusual circumstances, students may be permitted to take a college credit-bearing course in which an independent study format is used. Ordinarily, independent study may not be taken if the course is a laboratory science or skill course ( biology, typing, etc.), is offered during the semester in which the request is made, lacks a detailed outline and/or individualized instruction material, or is required for graduation at the end of the semester in which the request is made.

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